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Wesley Baas , MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical
Medical Sciences Building
COM Urology - 0589
Professional Summary
Dr. Baas is a fellowship-trained urologist who specializes in urethral reconstruction, male stress urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease, and male factor infertility. He received his fellowship training in Trauma and Genitourinary Reconstruction at Washington University in St Louis. He completed medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Dr. Baas has been published several times in peer reviewed academic journals, has authored multiple textbook chapters, and presented at numerous national meetings. Dr. Baas is actively involved in research with a focus on urethral reconstruction, Peyronie’s Disease, and male sexual health.
Dr. Baas has developed extensive experience in the new technology and skilled techniques including genitourinary reconstruction, robotic surgery, minimally invasive prostate procedures, insertion of penile prosthesis (IPP), and the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS).
He is the Director of Men's Health for the Division of Urology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Education
Medical Degree: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH , 2015
Residency : Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Springfield, IL, 2020 (Urology)
Fellowship: Washington University St. Louis , MO , 2021 (Urologic Trauma and Reconstruction )
BS: Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY, 2011 (Chemistry)
Certifications
American Board of Urology (Certification Date: 02-28-2023 )
Clinical Interests
Urology
Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
Bladder Stones (Bladder calculi)
Blood in urine (Hematuria)
Calculi
Craniosynostosis
Delayed Ejaculation
Dysuria
Enlarged Prostate
Epididymitis
Erectile Dysfunction
Hydrocele
Impotence
Ischemic Priapism
Low Sperm Count
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Male Urogenital Diseases
Maple Syrup Urine Disease
Nonischemic Priapism
Orchitis
Paraphimosis
Penile Induration
Peyronie's disease (Curvature of the penis)
Premature Ejaculation
Priapism
Prostatic Hyperplasia
Prostatitis
Retrograde Ejaculation
Scrotal masses
Spermatocele
Stress Incontinence
Testicular Torsion
Undescended Testicle (Cryptorchidism)
Ureteral Calculi
Ureteral Obstruction
Urinary Bladder Fistula
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Urgency
Urine Retention
Urogenital Abnormalities
Urolithiasis
Varicocele
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Research and Practice Interests
Urethral strictures, Peyronie's Disease, Erectile Dysfunction, Male Urinary Incontinence, Testosterone, Penile Prosthesis, Male Infertility
Positions and Work Experience
08-02-2021 - Assistant Professor of Urology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Walsh E, Deye J, Baas W, Sullivan K, Lancaster A, Walters K (2013. ) Synthesis and spectroscopic studies of transition-metal fullerene supramolecular systems .Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A, , (260 ) ,24
Baas W, Köhler TS (2016. ) Testosterone Replacement Therapy and BPH/LUTS. What is the Evidence? .Current Urology Reports, , 17 (6 ) ,46
Sacco J, Baas W, Barnes M, Luberto CM, Talat R, Cotton, S (2016. ) The efficacy of percutaneous auricular neurostimulation for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A retrospective chart review. Medical Accupuncture, , (28 ) ,131
Baas W, Köhler TS (2016. ) Testosterone replacement therapy and voiding dysfunction. Translational Andrology Urology, , 5 (6 ) ,890
Baas W, Gershburg S, Dynda DI, Delfino K, Robinson K, Nie D, Yearly J, Alanee S. (2017. ) Immune Characterization of the Programmed Receptor Pathway in High Risk Prostate Cancer .Clinical Genitourinary Cancer, , 15 (5 ) ,577
Baas W, O'Connor B, El-Zawahry A (2018. ) Bilateral hydronephrosis and acute kidney injury secondary to pelvic lipomatosis. The Canadian Journal of Urology, , 25 (1 ) ,9217
Baas WR , Butcher MJ , Lwin A , Holland B, Herberts M, Clemons J, Delfino K, Althof S, Kohler TS, McVary KT (2018. ) A Review of the FAERS Data on 5- Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Post-Finasteride Syndrome .Urology, , 120 ,143
Baas W, O’Connor B, Welliver C, Stahl PJ, Stember DS, Wilson SK, Köhler TS (2020. ) Worldwide Trends in Penile Implantation Surgery: Data From Over 63,000 Implants. Translational Andrology Urology, , 9 (1 ) ,31
Baas W, Parker A, Radadia K, Ogawa S, Vetter J, Paradis A, Meyer M, Murphy G (2021. ) Antibiotic Duration After Urethroplasty: An Attempt at Improving Antibiotic Stewardship.Urology, , 158 ,228-231 More Information
Invited Publications
Baas W (2021. ) EDITORIAL COMMENT: The COVID-19 Residency Application Cycle Did Not Affect Geographic Dispersal Patterns Among Applicants Entering the Urology Match: A Quantitative Mapping Study.Urology, 158 ,31 More Information
Book Chapter
Baas W, Davis M, Schwartz BF (2018 ) Simulation in Surgery Surgeons as Educators: A Guide for Academic Development and Teaching Excellence .(pp. 439).Springer International
Baas W and Schwartz BF (2019 ) Simulation in Urology Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties .(pp. 289).Springer International
Baas W, Klein A, Schwartz BF (2019 ) Ureteroscopic Management of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Ureteroscopy .(pp. 205).Springer International